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unleash
CIDE DICTIONARY
unleash, v. t. [1st pref. un- + leash.].
To free from a leash, or as from a leash; to let go; to release; as, to unleash dogs. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
unleash, v.tr.
1 release from a leash or restraint.
2 set free to engage in pursuit or attack.
1 release from a leash or restraint.
2 set free to engage in pursuit or attack.
THESAURUS
unleash
cast off, detach, diffuse, disengage, disjoin, disperse, doff, ease, ease off, free, let go, let up, liberate, loose, loosen, relax, release, remove, scatter, slack, slack off, slacken, take off, unbar, unbind, unbolt, unbridle, unbuckle, unbutton, uncage, unchain, unclasp, undo, unfasten, unfetter, ungag, unglue, unhandcuff, unhobble, unlace, unlash, unlatch, unlock, unloose, unloosen, unmanacle, unmuzzle, unpen, unpinion, unshackle, unstick, unstrap, untether, untie, untruss, unyoke, vent, weigh anchorROGET THESAURUS
unleash
Liberation
VB liberate, free, set free, set clear, set at liberty, render free, emancipate, release, enfranchise, affranchise, manumit, enlarge, disband, discharge, disenthrall, disenthral, dismiss, let go, let loose, loose, let out, let slip, cast adrift, turn adrift, deliver, absolve, unfetter &c, untie, loose, loosen, relax, unbolt, unbar, unclose, uncork, unclog, unhand, unbind, unchain, unharness, unleash, disengage, disentangle, clear, extricate, unloose, gain one's liberty, obtain one's liberty, acquire one's liberty, get rid of, get clear of, deliver oneself from, shake off the yoke, slip the collar, break loose, break prison, tear asunder one's bonds, cast off trammels, escape.For further exploring for "unleash" in Webster Dictionary Online